Major General Richard Butler - Papers of the War Department

President Washington has said that peace with the Indians on the Ouabache can only begin with a cessation of hostilities. If hostilities continue, Butler is authorized to call on the Lieutenants of …

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Unarmed Virginia Levies Marching to Fort Pitt

05/26/1791 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox requested Butler assist unarmed troops marching through dangerous territory. Additional information of troops marching to arrive at Fort Pitt.

Archive Reports 1891

Two Battalions of Levies from Maryland & Virginia

04/05/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Knox provides detailed instructions for raising two battalions of levies from Maryland and Virginia.

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Troops to March for Fort Pitt, Recruiting Discussed

07/14/1791 Copy of Signed Document

Troops to march to Fort Pitt, prior to departure for expedition to frontier in September. Deficiencies in troops must be made up through additional levy recruits.

Archive Reports 1891

Troops Should Immediately Descend the Ohio

07/07/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Knox reports on the progress of the levies and notes that a corps of volunteers from Kentucky can join the expedition if they are needed. He also reports on the availability of rations, clothing, and …

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Troops & Supplies for the Expedition

06/30/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Knox reports on the progress of sundry battalions and the availability of supplies, equipage, and provisions for the expedition against the Western Indians.

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The President's Apprehension

10/13/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Knox expresses his wish that the operations of the army on the frontier will be successful. He warns of the apprehension of the President with regard to the detention of the troops on the upper parts …

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The Pivot Upon Which All Things Turn

04/15/1791 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox reminds General Butler that the public is depending upon him to raise the two new battalions in Maryland and Virginia. Colonel Hall has declined, so Colonel Darke must be appointed

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Take the Command of General St. Clair, Etc.

04/08/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

General Butler should locate the person commanding the Virginia battalion and give him the necessary money and orders. Colonel Rawlings has declined the Maryland battalion but might accept the …

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Surgeon's Mate James Woodhouse

05/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

James Woodhouse has been appointed a Surgeon's Mate to Major Clarke's battalion of levies and is to report to Fort Pitt to assume his duties.

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Supply of Troops to March to Frontier

06/16/1791 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox satisfied requests for supplies and clothing made by Butler for troops to march to frontier. Knox mentioned letter from Butler to Five Nations would arrive at Niagara.

Archive Reports 1891

Supplies for the militia

03/19/1791 Extract of Letter

Presley Nevill notifies Major General Richard Butler that he had sent a cask of powder and lead for the militia due to their want of ammunition. The militia are to scout the Virginia frontier for …

Executive Communications

Supplies and Indian Relations

07/21/1791 Copy of document

Troops arrived, ready to march, supply of materials discussed. British urging war between Indians and United States.

Archive Reports 1891

Supplies and Defense of the Frontier

06/09/1791 Copy of Signed Document

Arrival and location of materials and supplies for campaign west to establish posts. Noted status of regular troops called up to defend frontier.

Archive Reports 1891

Speedy Passage Down the Ohio

09/01/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

In addition to references to the location of Captain Newman and the candidacy of the Butler's nephew, Knox hopes that General Butler's passage down the Ohio is sufficiently speedy so that the …

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Requirements for the Court of Inquiry

09/15/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

St. Clair's letter in which he describes the requirements for the Court of Inquiry's investigation into General Harmar's military performance during the recent campaign against the Miami Indians.

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Recommendation of Surgeon's Mate

07/21/1791 Copy of Signed Document

Knox recommended Doctor Grasson for position of surgeon's mate in a decent battalion.

Archive Reports 1891

Receipt of Your Letter

09/22/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Knox acknowledges receipt of Butler's letter of the 5th of September.

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Protection of the Frontier

05/12/1791 Copy of Signed Document

Greene sent to towns in Maryland and Virginia to muster and inspect troops; carries money to cover expenses related to raising troops and payment of contractors. Troops to be dispatched for …

Archive Reports 1891

Protect Indian Allies from Injury, Etc.

06/23/1791 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

It appears that the preparations for the expedition are going well with troops moving forward and recruiting in New England taking spring. Additional clothing and shoes will be forwarded. It appears …

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Preparations for the Expedition to the Westward

04/21/1791 Letter

Knox reports on the preparations for the expedtion to the western frontiers. Levies from Jersey and regulars from Delaware are on the march and supplies of clothing and tents are at Winchester.

Archive Reports 1891